On the northern shores of Windermere, just outside of Waterhead, the remains of what is now referred to as Ambleside Roman Fort probably date from the 1st or 2nd century. However, excavations have suggested the presence of an earlier fort with a turf wall and timber buildings, built around 90 A.D., this is just to the northeast side of the currently excavated site. The Roman ruins at Ambleside have been tentatively identified as Galava, which was mentioned in the Antonine Itinerary. However, little is known of the fort’s history, and…
